Metal Fabrication Operator

At Shickel Corporation
, we take pride in our craftsmanship, precision, and dedication to producing high-quality metal fabrication products. With a legacy of excellence and teamwork, we provide our employees with opportunities to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact on our projects and customers.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Metal Fabrication Operator to join our team. This position is responsible for setting up and operating heavy‑duty power presses, lasers, and/or waterjets to bend, form, and cut metal materials. The ideal candidate will be experienced in reading blueprints, operating CNC fabrication equipment, and ensuring products meet exact specifications and quality standards.

• Set up and operate heavy‑duty power press, laser, and/or waterjet machines to fabricate metal parts.
• Review and interpret shop orders, blueprints, and product specifications to determine job setup and nesting requirements.
• Prepare test pieces and verify that parts meet design and quality standards.
• Communicate with co‑workers and engineering personnel regarding layout details, design issues, and material specifications.
• Safely use overhead cranes, forklifts, and other lifting equipment to move materials.
• Operate additional fabrication equipment such as shears, drill presses, saws, hole punches, ironworkers, and hand tools.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Press Brake, Laser, and Waterjet machinery; report or perform repairs as needed.
• Load and unload materials and finished products; properly mark and identify completed work.
• Operate within the company’s Quality Management System and adhere to safety protocols outlined in the Shickel Corporation Safety Manual.
• Maintain accurate labor and production data using company software.
• Exhibit teamwork, professionalism, and adherence to company policies and standards.

• Plan and execute bending operations, calculate bend allowances, and select appropriate dies.
• Align and secure die sets, adjust ram stroke, and program computerized backstops.
• Inspect bends for accuracy and finish; remove burrs and sharp edges.
• Set up and program machine control criteria, including cutting paths, carriage movements, and speeds.
• Operate software to optimize part layouts and nesting for material efficiency.
• Communicate with software support and engineering to resolve technical or design issues.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.